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Dungeon Master Survival Kit

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Dungeon Master Survival Kit is a boxed set for Basic Dungeons & Dragons released in January 1995.

Official synopsis[]

With the new DUNGEON MASTER Survival Kit, the amazing world of Mystara will take on new life right before your eyes!

Whether you're an experienced Dungeon Master or a novice taking his first steps on the road to adventure, the DUNGEON MASTER Survival Kit will make your campaign more exciting and dramatic than ever!

Within this unusual product you'll find...

  • Two dozen loose sheets covered with a wide array of forms, charts, and handouts designed to make the DM's job easier and his games more exciting.
  • A special deck of cards that introduces over 20 new magical items to the MYSTARA™ campaign. Plus, DM's will find a copy of the Deck of the Spheres, a new artifact that may well be the most powerful magic item in the Known World.
  • A 16-page booklet of DM's information that includes information about the languages of mystara and tips on making better, more exciting maps.
  • A full-color, 16-page Campaign Log that allows the DM to keep track of the highlights of his campaign.

Master the world of Mystara with the DUNGEON MASTER survival kit!

Content[]

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Development and release[]

Development[]

The book was written by Steven E. Schend. Art was provided by Henry Higgenbotham and Eric Hotz.

Release[]

Dungeon Master Survival Kit was released by TSR in January 1995 for $12.95 US, $18.95 Canadian, or £9.99 UK.

On April 25, 2017, it was re-released in digital format. It is currently available on DriveThruRPG and Dungeon Masters Guild for $4.99.

Reception and influence[]

Critical reception[]

As of 2023, Dungeon Master Survival Kit reached the rank of Silver seller on DriveThruRPG.

Influence on other works[]

Henry Higgenbotham's approach to a real photography cover was later used for the covers of the Player's Handbook (3.0) (2000) and other Dungeons & Dragons 3rd edition sourcebooks.

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References[]


Basic Dungeons & Dragons
Core rules
Holmes: Basic Set
Moldvay/Cook B/X: Basic Set • Expert Set
BECMI: Basic Rules • Expert Rules • Companion Rules • Master Rules • Immortals Rules
Rules Cyclopedia • The New Easy to Master Dungeons & Dragons Game
The Classic Dungeons & Dragons Game
Supplements
Creature Crucible • Gazetteer
Bestiary of Dragons and Giants • The Book of Marvelous Magic • The Book of Wondrous Inventions • Champions of Mystara: Heroes of the Princess Ark • Creature Catalogue • Creature Catalog • Poor Wizard's Almanac & Book of Facts • Poor Wizard's Almanac II & Book of Facts • Poor Wizard's Almanac III & Book of Facts • The Shady Dragon Inn • Thunder Rift • Wrath of the Immortals
Adventures
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